Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 2021
Education: University of Georgia School of Law
As an associate attorney at Barnes Law Group, LLC, based in Marietta, Georgia, Amelia Ortiz represents clients in personal injury and related civil matters. Her practice includes personal injury, car and motorcycle accidents, premises liability, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and trucking accidents. She works with individuals and families facing the physical, financial and emotional consequences of serious accidents and injuries, helping them pursue legal remedies and protect their interests.
Ms. Ortiz assists clients throughout the legal process, providing representation in matters arising from accidents, unsafe conditions and other circumstances that result in significant injury or loss. Her work involves advocating for clients as they navigate the complexities of injury claims and litigation. She is committed to providing attentive legal guidance and pursuing outcomes that address the needs and circumstances of those she represents.
Ms. Ortiz earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs. She continued her education at the University of Georgia School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor. Her academic background provided a foundation in legal analysis and advocacy that she applies to her work representing injured clients.
Licensed to practice law in Georgia, Ms. Ortiz is also admitted to the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Georgia and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. These admissions enable her to represent clients in state and federal legal matters.
Ms. Ortiz is an active member of the legal community. Her professional affiliations include the American Association for Justice, the State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association, the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, the Cobb County Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2021, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://www.barneslawgroup.com/attorneys/amelia-ortiz/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Georgia, Member
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Atlanta Bar Association, Member
- Cobb County Bar Association, Member
- Federal Bar Association, Member
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Club
- Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel for the Northern District of Georgia
- Panelist for the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism
Pro bono / Community Service
- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Member
Educational Background
- University of Georgia, School of Public and International Affairs — B.A.
Honors
- University of Georgia School of Law — Moot Court Board, Executive Chair
- University of Georgia School of Law — National Mockingbird Mock Trial Competition, Finalist
- University of Georgia School of Law — National South Texas Mock Trial Challenge, Winner
- University of Georgia School of Law — National All-Star Mock Trial Challenge, Outstanding Advocate
- University of Georgia School of Law — First-year Closing Argument Competition, Winner
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2026 - 2027